Colorado Matters

Céline Dion’s Olympic performance came despite her struggle with stiff person syndrome. She's finding help, and hope, in Colorado. Then, lawmakers may try again to address high property taxes. Plus, Cherry Creek bucks the office vacancy rate. Also, the future of the historic Zuni power plant. And, what would your Olympic sport be? Finally, Ryan Tedder and OneRepublic premiere a new outdoor venue in Colorado Springs.

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is optimistic as he takes on the high cost of housing, reducing homelessness and rebuilding trust with the police. Then, a job fair that helps people with felony records start over. Plus, meet Colorado cyclist Olivia Cummins as she makes her Olympic debut and celebrates her birthday at the same time. And Aging Matters looks at the importance of advance medical planning.

As Colorado endures another tough wildfire season the state has expanded its investigative team and hopes to hold people who start the blazes accountable. Then, Melissa Stockwell of Colorado Springs trains for the upcoming Paralympics in Paris. And, a Colorado Wonders question about bunnies. Plus, echoes of an epic Summer of Love concert in a college archive.

A late-night donation highlights the spirit of community in the town of Lyons amidst the nearby Stone Canyon fire. Lyons Mayor Hollie Rogin joins us. Then, both sides position their arguments in the trial of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters. Also, a new state law will help protect pollinating insects and rare plants. And the Taste of Ethiopia celebrates 10 years!

Does Colorado have what it needs to fight so many wildfires at once? Governor Jared Polis discusses the three current blazes and how federal funds could help in combating them. Then, fire's effect on the air we breathe is significant. And as climate change supercharges the season, health effects become a bigger and bigger concern, says pulmonologist Dr. David Beuther. Also, a new superheroine whose tag line is, “transforming disabilities into SUPERabilities.” And, celebrating Colorado Day.

It's illegal. And a party drug. But MDMA, also known as ecstasy and molly, shows promise in treating PTSD. The FDA has an August deadline to approve it, after clinical trials that include Colorado. Then, a father and son bond over gardening in Colorado Springs. Plus, the legacy of a tough-on-crime Denver DA from the 1920s. And En Garde! A Colorado fencer heads to the Paralympics.

Tina Peters, the former Mesa County Clerk, finds herself at the center of controversy as her trial for election fraud looms. She discusses her transformation from a trusted official to a polarizing figure in the election denial movement. The conversation highlights her role in promoting baseless claims about the 2020 election's integrity, the ensuing legal battles, and the wider implications for public trust in democracy. Peters reflects on the complexities of loyalty, skepticism, and the fallout of her actions on Colorado's voting landscape.

As Olympic athletes compete in Paris, Paralympians prepare. Today, meet an Army veteran and former Paralympian who hated the word "inspirational," until an unexpected encounter. His journey begins a special series leading up to the Paralympics. Then, the new Forest Corps. is looking for young people who love trees. Plus, grants to help fight climate change. And where are Colorado's ghost towns?

Stubborn heat will be with us for a while. Today, our regular chat about weather and climate with Denver7's Mike Nelson and why the Front Range is so prone to heat and smog. Then, a prominent Black political organizer on how women are rallying around Kamala Harris. Plus, a player talks about rebuilding Team USA's 3X3 Men's Basketball just in time for the Olympics. Also, why some books and authors are more likely to be banned. And Marble welcomes rock sculptors.

In Colorado and across the nation, emergency departments at pediatric hospitals are overflowing with kids who need intensive mental health treatment. We talk with Children's Hospital Colorado's Mental Health in Chief, Dr. Ron-Li Liaw. Then, perspectives on living with Alzheimer's with Rebecca Chopp. Plus, a program to find homes for wild mustangs. The growing popularity of flag football. And centenarian Nancy Tipton of Centennial!